kidney stone

noun

: a calculus (as of calcium salts) in the kidney

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Routhenstein warned that people prone to calcium oxalate kidney stones may also want to limit their intake. Christina Manian, Health, 19 Dec. 2025 Beets are a wonderful addition to a healthy diet, but moderation is crucial, especially for people prone to kidney stones. Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2025 Following Aquilo-Caudra’s instructions, Moreno went to the doctor and found out there was a large kidney stone that was blocking the functions in her right kidney. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025 This is because walnuts are high in oxalates, which can contribute to calcium oxalate stones, the most common type of kidney stone. Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kidney stone

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First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of kidney stone was in 1874

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“Kidney stone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kidney%20stone. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.

Medical Definition

kidney stone

noun
: a calculus in the kidney

called also renal calculus

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